Medical Secretary II, Radiation Oncology
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Medical Secretary II, Radiation Oncology
Job ID: REF38848Z
Area of Interest: Clerical
Location: Towson,MD US
Hours of Work: 8am -4:30pm
Job Facility: University Of Maryland Saint Joseph Medical Center
Employment Type: Full Time
Shift: Day
When you come to the University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center, you’re coming to more than simply a beautiful 37-acre, 218-bed suburban Baltimore, Maryland campus. You’re embarking on a professional journey that encourages opportunities, values a team atmosphere, and makes convenience and flexibility a priority. Joining our team of healthcare professionals means you’ll be contributing to a locally and nationally recognized institution. UM St. Joseph has been recognized by The Leapfrog Group as a grade ‘A’ hospital and by U.S. News & World Report as #3 in both the state and Baltimore Metro area, making UM St. Joseph the highest-ranking community hospital in Maryland. In addition, we’ve been consistently recognized as a top employer by Baltimore magazine.
Work Schedule: 8 am - 4:30 pm (no weekends)
We are seeking a detail-oriented Medical Secretary II to join our Radiation Oncology department in Towson. In this role, you will provide comprehensive administrative support to our medical staff while ensuring efficient department operations and exceptional patient service.
- Manage and coordinate patient appointments, maintaining an organized scheduling system for radiation therapy treatments
- Process and verify patient registration, insurance information, and required documentation
- Handle confidential patient medical records and maintain EHR systems
- Coordinate communication between patients, healthcare providers, and insurance companies
- Prepare and process medical documentation, reports, and correspondence
- Perform medical billing and coding duties for radiation oncology services
- Answer and direct phone calls, responding to patient inquiries professionally
- Assist with department workflow optimization and quality improvement initiatives
- Maintain inventory of office supplies and medical forms
- Facilitate interdepartmental communication and coordinate with various healthcare teams
- High school diploma (Required); Associate’s degree in Healthcare Administration or related field preferred
- Minimum 3 years of experience as a medical secretary, preferably in oncology or radiation departments
- Proven expertise in medical terminology and HIPAA compliance
- Proficiency in Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems and Microsoft Office Suite
- Strong knowledge of medical billing, coding, and insurance procedures
- Excellent organizational and multi-tasking abilities
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
- Detail-oriented with strong documentation abilities
- Medical Secretary certification preferred
- Experience with medical scheduling software
- Demonstrated ability to maintain patient confidentiality
- Strong understanding of healthcare administrative procedures and medical office operations
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Compensation
- Pay Range: $17.96-$24.16
- Other Compensation (if applicable):